Regional & Global Missions

Florida United Methodist Children's Home

The Children’s Home provides residential care to children who have been removed from homes due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or severe family turmoil. They also have a foster care program and independent living program for youth transitioning out of residential care. The emphasis is always on the physical, emotional, and spiritual care of each child.

New Hope supports the Children's Home through special fifth-Sunday offerings throughout the year and our annual Christmas Tree Lot. For more information on helping with trees, contact Sharon and Joe Kuebler at 689-4161.Website:www.fumch.org

C.O.P.A. in the Dominican Republic

New Hope United Methodist Church has been involved in mission in the Dominican Republic for over 20 years. Our church is a long-time sponsor of Connie DiLeo, a United Methodist missionary in the Dominican Republic. With Connie’s help, we work through C.O.P.A. (Community Partners Association) to help in two villages located on the southwestern corner of the D.R. These two villages (Bombita and LaHoya) are representative of some of the poorest villages in the Dominican Republic.

Here is a video telling more about the ministry with COPA in the Dominican Republic.

If you would like more information about C.O.P.A. visit their website or email Frankie Cross, our Dominican Republic Missions Outreach Coordinator, at
or 662-9724.Website:www.copa.org.uk

Compassion International

Compassion International is a child-advocacy ministry that pairs compassionate people with those who are suffering from poverty. The ministry releases children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. The goal is for each child to become a responsible and fulfilled adult.

Through their the child sponsorship program (for children 4-21) and the child survival program (for children 0 to 3), children living in poverty around the world receive access to education, healthcare, and connection with a local church where they can be protected, nurtured, and learn about Jesus. People from New Hope UMC Brandon currently sponsor almost 120 children, predominantly in Ethiopia.Website:www.compassion.com

Message Ministries & Missions, Peru

Message Ministries works around the world to share the Gospel, educate and empower pastors on the ground, and provide for the spiritual and tangible needs of the people. Our church has been involved in Peru, staffing a vision clinic and VBS and building a pre-fabricated home for a deserving family, all in the slum best outside Lima.Website:www.messagemissions.com

Methodists United in Prayer, Cuba

Formerly called the Florida Covenant with Cuba, MUIP is a partnership between the Florida Annual Conference of the UMC and the Methodist Annual Conference in Cuba. The purpose is to strengthen the local church. We have two sister churches in the Buey Arriba area, southwest Cuba. We have approximately 2 trips per year to Cuba. Those interested should contact Rev. Vicki Harrison, (813)689-4161 or
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